HOW I MADE IT
An Artist’s Approach to Music Production
Let other producers and artists show you how it’s done
Join us for How I Made It, an artist-led deep dive into music production. This new series at Electronic Music Club explores the creative process behind electronic music, providing producers of all levels with insights into music production tools, workflows, and sound design techniques.
Each session features an artist breaking down one of their tracks—exploring sounds, sections, and the gear used—followed by a Q&A moderated by EMC staff. Check below for upcoming artists and dates.
Upcoming Artists
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Small Million
Thursday, March 13th - 5:30 - $10
@ EMC Lloyd Center HQ
Malachi Graham and Ryan Linder are the Portland-based indie/electro-pop duo Small Million, weaving evocative production with sharp, introspective lyricism. Their music delves into intuition, inhibition, and the unpredictable turns of losing control. For Graham, years of chronic pain have reshaped everything from her voice to her movement, infusing the band’s sound with raw emotional depth. “Chronic pain teaches you to listen closely to yourself,” she reflects. “But it also means you’re often on the sidelines, watching—and pissed.” Linder’s cinematic production amplifies these tensions, crafting a sound that is both intimate and expansive, aching yet cathartic.
As longtime collaborators and sonic explorers, Graham and Linder will share insights into their creative process, breaking down how they use Ableton Live to shape their sound—from intricate vocal layering to dynamic synth textures and immersive production techniques.